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Baseball Legend Bob Veale Passes Away at 89
1/8/2025
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- Bob Veale, the iconic pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died at the age of 89. A two-time All-Star, he dazzled fans by leading the National League in strikeouts in 1964 and played a pivotal role in the Pirates' 1971 World Series victory. With 120 wins and 1,703 strikeouts, his legacy in baseball endures.
